Question 1

Exhibit 32-2 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(c).Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Accepted Answer

The median voter theory predicts that in a majority-rule voting system, candidates will position themselves at the preferences of the median voter to maximize their chance of winning. In this case, with 11 voters, the median voter is the 6th voter when arranged by their ideological stands, which is voter E.

Question 2

Exhibit 32-3
 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.If simple majority voting determines the outcome,the statue _______________ be purchased,and the total costs are ______________ the total benefits of the statue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exhibit 32-3
 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit...

Question 3

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations __________ while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions __________.

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory suggests that individuals' motivations stay consistent regardless of the sector they work in, but the institutional frameworks that influence their actions differ between the public and private sectors.

Question 4

Exhibit 32-2 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(a).Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 9 voters labeled A-I shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Accepted Answer

The median voter theory states that candidates will assume the ideological position of the median voter, which in this case is voter E because there are an odd number of voters. From voter E, the median voter is equidistant to voters A and I. Therefore, the candidate will assume a position halfway between the ideologies of voter A and voter I, which is closest to the ideology of voter B. Thus, the candidate should assume the ideological position of voter B.

Question 5

-Refer to Situation 32-1.Which of the following arguments is least likely to have been used by the U.S.auto industry to argue for import quotas?

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Refer to Situation 32-1.Which of the following...

Question 6

A public choice theorist believes that

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory, in essence, applies the principles of economics to political science, suggesting that actors in the public sector (e.g., politicians, government officials) are motivated by similar self-interests as those in the private sector, rather than being fundamentally different or inherently better. It does not inherently assume government workers are lazy or that high fixed costs uniquely influence their behavior.

Question 7

According to the median voter model,a candidate (in a two-person race)is more likely to label himself or herself a "middle-of-the-roader" than a conservative or liberal because

Accepted Answer

According to the median voter model, a candidate is more likely to label themselves a "middle-of-the-roader" because the terms "conservative" and "liberal" are considered terms used for people who are in the "wings" or "extremes" of the political distribution. In a two-person race, a candidate can only win by being perceived as closer to the center of the political distribution than their opponent, as they need to win the support of the median voter, who is typically located in the middle of the political spectrum. Therefore, labeling oneself as a "middle-of-the-roader" is a strategic move to appeal to the largest number of voters, rather than positioning oneself as an extreme or fringe candidate.

Question 8

Exhibit 32-2 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(b).Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 3 voters labeled A,B,and C shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Accepted Answer

The median voter theory predicts that candidates will position themselves at the ideological stance of the median voter to maximize their appeal, which in this case is voter B.

Question 9

Simple majority voting sometimes leads to projects being undertaken whose costs are greater than the benefits.How is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Simple majority voting does not take into account the intensity of preferences among voters. A project may receive more than 50% of the vote, but if those who voted in favor of the project value its benefits less than the costs incurred, then the project will not generate a positive net benefit. This is why cost-benefit analysis is often used to evaluate projects before they are undertaken.

Question 10

In the median voter model,we assume that

Accepted Answer

The median voter model assumes that voters will vote for the candidate who comes closer to matching their views or beliefs. The model suggests that candidates will try to position themselves closer to the center to appeal to the largest number of voters, or the median voter.

Question 11

There is evidence that __________ were the main lobbyists behind passage of the Factory Acts which put restrictions on women and children working in early 19th century England.

Accepted Answer

Male workers were among the main lobbyists for the Factory Acts because they were concerned about the competition from women and children, who were often paid less, potentially undermining men's wages and employment.

Question 12

Which of the following is a prediction of the median voter model for a two person political race?

Accepted Answer

The median voter model predicts that in a two-person race, candidates will move towards the center to capture the median voter. If a candidate is behind in the polls, moving closer to the opponent's position (who is presumably capturing the median voter) is a strategy to win over some of these voters.

Question 13

Public choice deals with

Accepted Answer

Public choice is the study of how public-sector decision making is influenced by factors such as individual self-interest and political pressure.

Question 14

Congressperson A: "If you approve that new water treatment plant in my district,I'll vote to keep the Air Force base open in your district." Congressperson B: "It's a deal." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

This is an example of logrolling, which refers to the exchange of favors between two legislators in order to secure support for both of their initiatives. In this case, Congressperson A is offering to support the Air Force base in Congressperson B's district in exchange for support for their water treatment plant in their own district.

Question 15

Exhibit 32-3
 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.How will each of the five persons (from Milton to Kenneth,in order)vote?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exhibit 32-3
 
-Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit...

Question 16

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the __________ the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the __________ the likely percentage turnout of voters.

Accepted Answer

Public choice theorists argue that as the number of potential voters increases, the perceived impact or benefit of any single vote diminishes, leading individuals to perceive voting as less beneficial. This decreased perceived benefit, in turn, is likely to reduce the percentage of voters who decide to turn out, hence the correct answer is "smaller; lower."

Question 17

-Refer to Situation 32-l.This episode can be seen as an instance of

Accepted Answer

This episode can be seen as an instance of special interest politics where the group of nurses is lobbying for legislation that benefits their particular profession.

Question 18

Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of

Accepted Answer

Public choice economists argue that individuals compare the potential benefits of voting (such as influencing the election outcome) to the costs associated with voting (such as time and effort), and if the costs outweigh the benefits, individuals may choose not to vote. This is known as the "net cost of voting" model. Therefore, low voter turnout may be due to the perception of high costs and low benefits associated with voting.

Question 19

-Refer to Situation 32-l.At the time the total yearly salary (including all the benefits)of the average auto worker was no more than $50,000 per year,and the cost per job saved was estimated at $160,000 per worker per year.We can conclude that

Accepted Answer

The cost per job saved is estimated at $160,000 per worker per year, which is significantly higher than the average yearly salary (including benefits) of $50,000 per year. This indicates that import quotas are not a cost-efficient way of saving jobs. Furthermore, there is no information given to suggest that the U.S. auto industry's lobbying efforts were promoting the general public interest or that the net social benefits of import quotas were positive. Therefore, none of the above options are valid conclusions.

Question 20

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have __________,and (but)sometimes act differently because of different __________ arrangements in the two sectors.

Accepted Answer

Public choice theory posits that individuals in both the market and public sectors are driven by the same motives, such as self-interest, but their behaviors may differ due to the distinct institutional arrangements governing each sector.

Quiz 20: Public Choice and Special-Interest-Group Politics

Exhibit 32-2 -Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(c) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions .

Exhibit 32-2 -Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(a) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 9 voters labeled A-I shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

-Refer to Situation 32-1.Which of the following arguments is least likely to have been used by the U.S.auto industry to argue for import quotas?

A public choice theorist believes that

According to the median voter model,a candidate (in a two-person race) is more likely to label himself or herself a "middle-of-the-roader" than a conservative or liberal because

Exhibit 32-2 -Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(b) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 3 voters labeled A,B,and C shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Simple majority voting sometimes leads to projects being undertaken whose costs are greater than the benefits.How is this possible?

In the median voter model,we assume that

There is evidence that __________ were the main lobbyists behind passage of the Factory Acts which put restrictions on women and children working in early 19th century England.

Which of the following is a prediction of the median voter model for a two person political race?

Public choice deals with

Congressperson A: "If you approve that new water treatment plant in my district,I'll vote to keep the Air Force base open in your district." Congressperson B: "It's a deal." This is an example of

Exhibit 32-3 -Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.How will each of the five persons (from Milton to Kenneth,in order) vote?

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the the likely percentage turnout of voters.

-Refer to Situation 32-l.This episode can be seen as an instance of

Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of

-Refer to Situation 32-l.At the time the total yearly salary (including all the benefits) of the average auto worker was no more than $50,000 per year,and the cost per job saved was estimated at $160,000 per worker per year.We can conclude that

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have ,and (but) sometimes act differently because of different arrangements in the two sectors.

Quiz 20: Public Choice and Special-Interest-Group Politics

Exhibit 32-2 -Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(c) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 11 voters labeled A-K shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations __________ while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions __________.

Exhibit 32-2 -Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(a) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 9 voters labeled A-I shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

-Refer to Situation 32-1.Which of the following arguments is least likely to have been used by the U.S.auto industry to argue for import quotas?

A public choice theorist believes that

According to the median voter model,a candidate (in a two-person race) is more likely to label himself or herself a "middle-of-the-roader" than a conservative or liberal because

Exhibit 32-2 -Refer to Exhibit 32-2-(b) .Two candidates are competing for an electorate consisting of 3 voters labeled A,B,and C shown positioned with respect to their ideological stands on issues.The median voter theory would predict that candidates will assume the ideological position(s)

Simple majority voting sometimes leads to projects being undertaken whose costs are greater than the benefits.How is this possible?

In the median voter model,we assume that

There is evidence that __________ were the main lobbyists behind passage of the Factory Acts which put restrictions on women and children working in early 19th century England.

Which of the following is a prediction of the median voter model for a two person political race?

Public choice deals with

Congressperson A: "If you approve that new water treatment plant in my district,I'll vote to keep the Air Force base open in your district." Congressperson B: "It's a deal." This is an example of

Exhibit 32-3 -Refer to Exhibit 32-3.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a five-person community considering whether to purchase a $5,000 statue of Adam Smith to put in the center of the public square.How will each of the five persons (from Milton to Kenneth,in order) vote?

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the __________ the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the __________ the likely percentage turnout of voters.

-Refer to Situation 32-l.This episode can be seen as an instance of

Public choice economists often explain low voter turnouts in terms of

-Refer to Situation 32-l.At the time the total yearly salary (including all the benefits) of the average auto worker was no more than $50,000 per year,and the cost per job saved was estimated at $160,000 per worker per year.We can conclude that

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have __________,and (but) sometimes act differently because of different __________ arrangements in the two sectors.

Public choice theorists insist that when a person goes from public to private employment,his or her motivations while the institutional arrangements shaping his or her actions .

Public choice theorists say that the greater the number of potential voters in an election,the the perceived benefits of voting held by each voter,and so the the likely percentage turnout of voters.

According to public choice theorists,people in the market sector and people in the public sector have ,and (but) sometimes act differently because of different arrangements in the two sectors.